Penguins and a Snowman

Today my students made these adorable penguins. The pattern is from a TPT product called Penguin Pals by A Cupcake for the Teacher.

The second picture is my door decoration- a snowman looking up as the snow is falling. Isn't it a cute idea? Found it on Pinterest!!!

Currently.......

Listening - I'm sitting here listening to one of my favorite shows on HGTV Property Brothers.  I've become hooked on HGTV.  I simply love seeing what they can do to such a run-down piece of property.  Maybe my future career will be on Love It, or List It! (my other favorite show)

Loving - I'm loving my life!  God gave me a second chance at happiness when I married DC in 2009.  He is such an outstanding man!  I've been talking to my son who is trying to find a ring to purchase for his girlfriend (Shhh!) This makes me so excited.  I just love his girlfriend!! I could just keep listing blessings!  Loving life!!

Thinking - I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT CHRISTMAS BREAK IS OVER!  School starts back tomorrow.  But, once I see their adorable faces, I will be just fine!

Wanting - I want to be more organized.  I seem to have mastered the art of wasting time.  Wondering if I am ADD because I simply jump from one task to another.  It takes me forever to finish things.  I'm supposed to be finishing  up my grade cards right now,  but what am I doing???? :)

Needing - I need to get ready for bed since I have to get up early for school.  Might be a difficult task in the morning since I have been sleeping in every day for the last couple of weeks....

OLW - One little word that I need to remember is PATIENCE.  This word can be applied in every area of my life.  God has plans for me, my family, my career, my future, ..... I'm not the most patient person in the world!  I have to learn to wait!  


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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

The Last Days of Christmas Break.....

Well, it is my final day of Christmas break.....It is hard not to feel disappointed as I am trying to get ready for school tomorrow. I love being home, but when I'm at school, I love teaching! Isn't that crazy? I'll be just fine when I get up in the morning, get to school, and see all my kiddos! But for now.... I'm trying to enjoy my last hours of vacation! Thought I would post some of my family Christmas pics,...

The lighting in this picture is not great, but this is my husband (DC) and me! I hate posting pics of me....and YES...one of my resolutions is to lose some weight and get in shape...

My oldest son, Zack and his girlfriend, Shauna...

My sons - Zack and Colby....ignoring me!!

And...my daughter, Courtney (in the middle) with her cousins - Abigail and Sydney. We were truly blessed with a Christmas full of fun family moments!!! But, now.....I have to get back to working on the grade cards that must be sent home with my kiddos THIS FRIDAY! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

More photos of our Elf Snowy

Snowy had a blast! But he had ti head back to help Santa pack the sleigh.

More Elf Photos!

Snowy was a busy little elf in our classroom....

Christmas Fun!

This week we have been having a "Gingerbread" week! As I shared the book ("The Gingerbread Man") with them, they loved the repeated lines. Later, they read a version of the story in an emergent reader of their own. Some were so shocked when he was eaten by the fox at the end of the story, but they weren't so upset when they got to eat him later for a snack!! Here is a picture of our gingerbread houses...

Tomorrow we are going to make "Flat Gingy!" Our Flat Gingys will go home for some Christmas adventures with the studetns. I will share more about that soon.... Thought I would share some of our Christmas decor... I always get so many good ideas from you on your blogs. Hope you find something you can use next year.

Watch for my Flat Gingy pics...coming soon!

Adventures of Snowy...the Elf on the Shelf!

The kindergarten kids in my room are having such a good time keeping up with our classroom Elf on the Shelf, SNOWY! He arrived the first day of school after Thanksgiving break and has returned every day....so far! Although one day, Santa sent a note warning my class that they were very close to being moved to the naughty list. However, Snowy begged Santa to give them another chance. When they get a little out of hand now, they quickly return to their best behavior when I remind them of the note that Santa sent about their naughty behavior that dreadful day! (I think my aide and I are having as much fun as they are!!!) If you don't have an Elf in your room this year, you have to try it next year!!! Check out some of Snowy's adventures....

Snowy tried to hide on top of our Christmas tree!

Snowy....playing with Hot Wheels! Vroom! Vroom!

Snowy's message to my class!

Snowy had a party one night. He loves Reece's....notice the chocolate on his nose and face.

Snowy dumped out EVERY crayon in the classroom. It was amazing how fast the kids picked up his mess so Snowy wouldn't get in trouble!

Snowy must have been plum tuckered out! Zzzzz! Zzzzz!

Snowy LOVES to read!

The kids had a hard time finding Snowy today! They thought he decided to stay at the North Pole. More adventures with Snowy to come later!